Betty Brinn Childrens Museum
- Assets
- $2.6m
- Revenue
- $2.5m
- Investments
- $0.0
- Employees
- 57
- Location
- Milwaukee, WI
- Founding
- 02/1991
- Data as of
- 12/2023
- EIN
- 39-1681155
Organization Overview
Betty Brinn Childrens Museum is located in Milwaukee, WI. The organization was established in 1991. According to its NTEE Classification (A52) the organization is classified as: Children's Museums, under the broad grouping of Arts, Culture & Humanities and related organizations. As of 12/2023, Betty Brinn Childrens Museum employed 57 individuals. This organization is an independent organization and not affiliated with a larger national or regional group of organizations. Betty Brinn Childrens Museum is a 501(c)(3) and as such, is described as a "Charitable or Religous organization or a private foundation" by the IRS.
For the year ending 12/2023, Betty Brinn Childrens Museum generated $2.5m in total revenue. This represents a relatively dramatic decline in revenue. Over the past 7 years, the organization has seen revenues fall by an average of (3.5%) each year. All expenses for the organization totaled $2.8m during the year ending 12/2023. As we would expect to see with falling revenues, expenses have declined by (2.1%) per year over the past 7 years. You can explore the organizations financials more deeply in the financial statements section below.
Form
990
Mission & Program ActivityExcerpts From the 990 Filing
TAX YEAR
2023
Describe the Organization's Mission:
Part 3 - Line 1
TO OPERATE A CHILDREN'S MUSEUM & OTHER PROGRAMS FOR THE EDUCATION & DEVELOPMENT OF CHILDREN, PROVIDING CHILDREN WITH THE OPPORTUNITY TO EXPERIENCE COGNITIVE, PHYSICAL & EMOTIONAL GROWTH.
Describe the Organization's Program Activity:
Part 3 - Line 4a
MUSEUM EXPERIENCE - INCLUDES ALL ASPECTS OF VISITING THE MUSEUM; EXHIBITS, HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING, FIELD TRIPS, AND SPECIAL EVENTS.
EXHIBIT DEVELOPMENT - INCLUDES CREATION, FABRICATION, AND MAINTENANCE OF EXHIBITS THAT ARE PART OF THE EXHIBIT RENTAL AND SALES PROGRAM TO OTHER VENUES. RENTAL EXHIBITS ARE DISPLAYED ON THE MUSEUM FLOOR ON A ROTATING BASIS AND ENHANCE THE MUSEUM EXPERIENCE.
EDUCATIONAL INITIATIVES - THESE PROGRAMS AND EVENTS ENHANCE EFFORTS TO EXPAND OUR "LEARNING-BY-DOING" MISSION TO THE ENTIRE COMMUNITY.
OUTREACH - PROVIDES FREE ADMISSION AND MEMBERSHIPS, TRANSPORTATION/PARKING, AND HANDS-ON EDUCATIONAL OPPORTUNITIES TO THE COMMUNITY AS WELL AS FREE EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMMING OUT IN THE COMMUNITY.
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Board, Officers & Key Employees
| Name (title) | Role | Hours | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
Laura Orr President | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Stephanie Lyons Vice-President, Finance | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Aaron Wegrzyn Vice-President, Nominating | OfficerTrustee | 5 | $0 |
Amanda Boynes Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Andrew Fleming Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Dionne Grayson Director | Trustee | 2 | $0 |
Financial Statements
| Statement of Revenue | |
|---|---|
| Federated campaigns | $850 |
| Membership dues | $0 |
| Fundraising events | $71,321 |
| Related organizations | $0 |
| Government grants | $9,500 |
| All other contributions, gifts, grants, and similar amounts not included above | $696,424 |
| Noncash contributions included in lines 1a–1f | $984 |
| Total Revenue from Contributions, Gifts, Grants & Similar | $778,095 |
| Total Program Service Revenue | $1,521,856 |
| Investment income | $61,902 |
| Tax Exempt Bond Proceeds | $0 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Net Rental Income | $0 |
| Net Gain/Loss on Asset Sales | $0 |
| Net Income from Fundraising Events | -$23,868 |
| Net Income from Gaming Activities | $0 |
| Net Income from Sales of Inventory | $118,803 |
| Miscellaneous Revenue | $0 |
| Total Revenue | $2,498,642 |
| Statement of Expenses | |
|---|---|
| Grants and other assistance to domestic organizations and domestic governments. | $250,000 |
| Grants and other assistance to domestic individuals. | $0 |
| Grants and other assistance to Foreign Orgs/Individuals | $0 |
| Benefits paid to or for members | $0 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $184,433 |
| Compensation of current officers, directors, key employees. | $103,282 |
| Compensation to disqualified persons | $0 |
| Other salaries and wages | $1,211,530 |
| Pension plan accruals and contributions | $38,982 |
| Other employee benefits | $113,105 |
| Payroll taxes | $105,585 |
| Fees for services: Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Legal | $0 |
| Fees for services: Accounting | $19,101 |
| Fees for services: Lobbying | $0 |
| Fees for services: Fundraising | $0 |
| Fees for services: Investment Management | $0 |
| Fees for services: Other | $277,262 |
| Advertising and promotion | $12,149 |
| Office expenses | $237,874 |
| Information technology | $28,205 |
| Royalties | $0 |
| Occupancy | $102,651 |
| Travel | $6,846 |
| Payments of travel or entertainment expenses for any federal, state, or local public officials | $0 |
| Conferences, conventions, and meetings | $22,798 |
| Interest | $0 |
| Payments to affiliates | $0 |
| Depreciation, depletion, and amortization | $178,223 |
| Insurance | $31,055 |
| All other expenses | $4,839 |
| Total functional expenses | $2,832,980 |
| Balance Sheet | |
|---|---|
| Cash—non-interest-bearing | $364,219 |
| Savings and temporary cash investments | $1,132,402 |
| Pledges and grants receivable | $212,997 |
| Accounts receivable, net | $8,083 |
| Loans from Officers, Directors, or Controlling Persons | $0 |
| Loans from Disqualified Persons | $0 |
| Notes and loans receivable | $0 |
| Inventories for sale or use | $23,646 |
| Prepaid expenses and deferred charges | $29,943 |
| Net Land, buildings, and equipment | $493,174 |
| Investments—publicly traded securities | $984 |
| Investments—other securities | $0 |
| Investments—program-related | $0 |
| Intangible assets | $0 |
| Other assets | $289,437 |
| Total assets | $2,554,885 |
| Accounts payable and accrued expenses | $156,995 |
| Grants payable | $0 |
| Deferred revenue | $343,101 |
| Tax-exempt bond liabilities | $0 |
| Escrow or custodial account liability | $0 |
| Loans and other payables to any current Officer, Director, or Controlling Person | $0 |
| Secured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Unsecured mortgages and notes payable | $0 |
| Other liabilities | $343,099 |
| Total liabilities | $843,195 |
| Net assets without donor restrictions | $1,368,751 |
| Net assets with donor restrictions | $342,939 |
| Capital stock or trust principal, or current funds | $0 |
| Paid-in or capital surplus, or land, building, or equipment fund | $0 |
| Retained earnings, endowment, accumulated income, or other funds | $0 |
| Total liabilities and net assets/fund balances | $2,554,885 |